Chapter 290 Li Shimin: Why arent you so beautiful?
"Hey - Lao Fang, why are you so stupid? Why don't you hurry up -"
Seeing that Fang Xuanling made no move, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but turn his head and urge him.
"Oh ah--"
Fang Xuanling came to her senses and carefully took out several bowls.
Who knows, as soon as he put it down carefully, Wang Zi'an took it over roughly and put it on the plate.
While serving it, I also gave instructions.
"This venison, I've added a little seasoning for everyone. You can eat a little appropriately and supplement it - ahem, just do what you can..."
Upon hearing what Wang Zi'an said, Li Shimin subconsciously put his hand on his waist and firmly put his mind back on the idea of getting another piece of venison.
The effect is too strong!
Can't stand it, can't stand it——
A few other people don't care about this. Venison is not very common in ordinary times, and it is rare to encounter a great chef like Wang Zi'an. If you don't eat more than one chopstick, you will be in a big loss!
"Ahem - I don't need to repair the bones in my body, but it's just a good thing -"
Cheng Yaojin said, stretched out his chopsticks again, and grabbed two chopsticks for himself!
Two big pieces, such a big bowl could hardly be placed in it, so it reluctantly stopped.
"Ahem, yes, yes, it's a rare encounter..."
Everyone coughed dryly, and with a tacit understanding, they stepped forward one after another and added two chopsticks to themselves calmly.
"Hey - Zian, why don't you eat this venison? Try it, it's very delicious..."
While Cheng Yaojin was working hard, he did not forget to care about his precious son-in-law.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but his face froze and he laughed dryly.
"Ahem, this - I'm a little bit used to it, I can't get used to it..."
"Then you really have no luck——"
Fang Xuanling swallowed a mouthful of venison with a satisfied look on her face, shaking her head and feeling sorry for the prince.
Wang Zi’an:……
"Hey, the eldest grandson is in charge..."
Li Shimin, who had just eaten two chopsticks, suddenly realized that one person was missing. His uncle had not come with him.
He quickly poked his head out of the kitchen and said hello to the main room.
"Chief Changsun - what are you waiting for? Come here quickly, it won't taste good when it gets cold..."
There is nothing better than eating stewed meat and eating it freshly.
A group of big guys didn't go back to the main room. They each found a place in the kitchen, squatting or standing. Some of them pulled up a small bench and sat cross-legged in front of the stove. They were all eating well.
Dripping with joy.
As the pot was lifted and the bowls were filled, the aroma of the stewed meat became more intense. It looked like a small hook in the nostrils, whetting people's appetite and speeding up the secretion of saliva.
While Changsun Wuji was working hard to build up his ambition, he suddenly heard Li Shimin's shout, and Changsun Wuji subconsciously stood up.
I'm not craving for his bite, but I just want to go and have a look and give His Majesty some face!
The visitor was a guest. Although Wang Zi'an felt unhappy with this old boy, after all, it was brought by his two father-in-laws, so he couldn't really deny it to others.
Seeing the old silver coin dawdling and resisting, the novice came in. The novice picked up a large bowl and filled him with a large bowl of venison.
"In this season, venison is the most nutritious. You might as well eat more - if you don't have enough, you can fish it out. Don't be polite to me..."
"Ahem, thank you——"
Seeing Wang Zi'an's enthusiasm, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but feel shameless. After all, so many people were watching. He took it with a somewhat unnatural expression, walked to the side, picked up a chopstick and stuffed it into his mouth.
I am just giving your Majesty some face!
Uh-oh-oh-oh-
As soon as the meat enters your mouth, the flavor explodes.
tasty!
What should I do if I can't stop once I move my chopsticks?
Looking at Changsun Wuji, who was holding a large bowl of venison and feasting on it, Li Shimin couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He wanted to remind himself of his uncle, but he felt that it was inappropriate to mention this in front of so many people.
I had to turn my face away and pretend not to see.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but turn up the corners of his mouth, revealing a happy smile.
"Come on, Changsun is in charge, if you like you, eat more -"
Without saying a word, give Changsun Wuji another piece.
We are a hospitable young man!
Seeing Wang Zi'an's enthusiasm, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. Compared with others, did he feel a little small?
Although each of this group of people can eat more than the other, there is still more meat to stew.
Seeing that there was still a lot in the pot, Wang Zi'an stood up, filled two bowls, and took them to Uncle Hong's house next door.
If there is not much meat, there should be harmony between neighbors.
After Wang Zi'an went out for a while, he came back carrying a few big buns.
"Come on, one for each person - ha, it's just in time to catch up with Uncle Hong's steamed buns, let's try them..."
Uncle Hong's steamed stuffed buns are made with cabbage and tofu. According to the method provided by Wang Zi'an, some diced pork is added and white and soft wheat noodles are added. It tastes fragrant and soft. After eating a bowl of meat just now,
For some of the big guys, the taste is just right.
"I didn't expect that Lao Hong is also a gourmet——"
Li Shimin sighed while chewing the buns.
Alas, it doesn't matter that my life is not as good as Zi'an's. I can't even compare to his next door neighbor. It's really heartbreaking.
Although the food is delicious, my stomach is not up to par and I really can’t eat anymore.
Several people looked at the remaining pieces of meat in the pot, their faces full of regret.
Changsun Wuji secretly put down the bowl, raised his hand to wipe the corners of his mouth without paying attention. He put his hands behind his back and went out calmly...
"Although I ate very happily today, I didn't enjoy the drinking very much - let's go back, how about we go back and have another drink..."
I originally wanted to take advantage of my drunkenness to ask Wang Zi'an about his views on the governance of Mobei, but I didn't expect to be interrupted midway. Wouldn't it be very abrupt to ask directly now?
What should I do if I arouse Wang Zi'an's suspicion?
Li Shimin was worried about how to get around the topic, but when he heard Cheng Yaojin's suggestion, he immediately got what he wanted.
"Yes, yes, yes - let's go back and have another drink. Anyway, there is nothing to do this afternoon - right, Zian?"
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Is it okay for us to call now?
We've been spinning for days!
Although everyone complained in their hearts, they also knew the purpose of His Majesty the Emperor bringing them here today, and they immediately responded.
Wang Zi’an:……
That's okay, since I really have nothing to do anyway, it would be nice to have a group of people to drink and brag with.
Although the green vegetables on the table are still delicious and mouth-watering, I really can’t eat them anymore.
So, everyone basically just takes a look and takes a sip.
I felt a little regretful in my heart.
I'm so stupid, really, why did I have to eat so much just now? Isn't it delicious to save some for vegetables?
When they thought that there were so many vegetables that were delicious, delicious and rarely seen in front of them, but they could only look at them helplessly, everyone felt a faint pain in their hearts.
But it's too late to say anything now.
drink wine!
One glass after another, and after a while, I felt drunk.
Taking advantage of the drunkenness, Li Shimin saw the opportunity and pretended to be casual and authentic.
"I heard that the imperial court wanted to follow the example of the Han Dynasty and set up a Protectorate in Mobei. Zian, what do you think of this policy?"
Wang Zi'an glanced at him sideways and teased with a half-smile.
"Why are you starting to care about national affairs again? Why don't we just keep being our smugglers? We care about these things every day. Be careful to spread the word, and you will be labeled as making irresponsible remarks on national affairs..."
Li Shimin:......
Am I still making arrogant comments about national affairs?
Seeing the depressed expression of his own emperor, Fang Xuanling hurriedly lowered his head to pick up vegetables, Wei Zheng turned around and pretended to cough, Changsun Wuji, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Junxian had their mouths twitching.
"Ah - I need to go to the toilet -"
Cheng Yaojin got up and ran.
"Go together, go together -"
Changsun Wuji and Li Jun were so envious that they followed him without saying a word.
Soon, the three people burst into crazy laughter in the toilet.
The corner of Li Shimin's mouth couldn't help but twitch. He wanted to chase them out and catch the three of them and give them a beating, but his character couldn't be broken. He could only pick up the wine glass and take a sip, then put it down heavily and try to kill the three of them.
Laughter, pretending not to hear.
"How can this be called discussing state affairs? We were just drinking and chatting - besides, the court didn't say that people are not allowed to discuss state affairs, right?"
Li Shimin defended himself somewhat depressedly, then personally picked up the wine jug and filled the prince's glass with it.
This brat is so pissy, don't even think about it now. If he doesn't talk now, give him a few more drinks. He'll talk more happily than anyone else, and you can't hold it back.
Tsk, be sensible!
This emperor's father-in-law is really becoming more and more enlightened.
"You know, my caravan will go to Mobei after the beginning of spring. Whether Mobei is managed well or not will have a great impact on me - so I would like to ask you to help analyze it. Do you think the court's analysis is reliable?
"
Li Shimin frowned half-heartedly. He had discussed this matter with the ministers in the court for a long time, but he always felt that there seemed to be some shortcomings.
Having said this, Wang Zi'an coughed dryly, holding the wine glass with a look of disdain.
Come, come, come again!
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, Wei Zheng and Li Junxian, who were familiar with Wang Zi'an's style, were suddenly moved. Although their faces were calm, their ears were perked up.
"Let me tell you, this policy is totally unreliable - who proposed it? I don't think he has water in his head..."
Li Shimin and others couldn't help but feel embarrassed after hearing this, especially Fang Xuanling, who was here for the first time, and her whole face turned red.
This policy was proposed by him.
After several days of discussion, everyone’s opinions are relatively concentrated on one, and if nothing else happens, it will almost be finalized.
Unexpectedly, when it came into this young man’s mouth, his head was filled with water!
"Master Wang, this method should be borrowed from the Han Dynasty method. Is there anything wrong with it?"
He asked back somewhat unconvinced.
He knew that there must be some imperfections in this policy, but he was still a little annoyed at being said to be so worthless.
ha--
Wang Zi'an glanced at him sideways.
Yes, I am grateful that this person proposed this policy.
Wang Zi'an picked up the wine glass, took a sip gently, and then spoke calmly.
"Oh, you are worthy of being the steward of Lao Li's Mansion. You can't tell. I have actually studied for a few days and I still know this. Then let me test you. Do you know what the Protector's Mansion of the Han Dynasty does?"
Fang Xuanling:......
My majestic servant She of the Tang Dynasty, if I ask you a question, do you still have to test me?
He was both angry and funny.
Okay, let's see what tricks you can come up with later!
"Although I don't understand government affairs, I have read for a few years. I know a thing or two about this issue. The Han Dynasty established the Western Region Protectorate, which naturally wanted to regulate the countries in the Western Region, provide military protection, and at the same time frighten the young people.
, protect the two trade routes between the north and the south..."
As soon as Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Wang Zi'an gave him a thumbs up with approval.
"Lao Fang, I didn't expect you to be a real talent and your analysis is very accurate -"
Fang Xuanling was so praised by him that he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She didn't know whether she should be humble or not. At this moment, she heard Wang Zi'an's conversation change.
"Then do you know what happened to the Western Region Protectorate?"
"What happened next?"
As soon as Wang Zi'an said this, everyone was stunned.
What will happen to the Western Region Protectorate in the future? It was running very well during the last generation of the Han Dynasty.
Seeing everyone's confused expressions, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but shook his head.
"The Han Dynasty was destroyed and the government was destroyed - therefore, the Western Region is still full of countries, each of which is independent and cannot be merged into the Central Plains. Therefore, this can only be regarded as a temporary government at best..."
At this point, Wang Zi'an's expression finally became serious.
"As the saying goes, if you don't plan for the eternity, you can't plan for a moment; if you don't plan for the overall situation, you can't plan for a region. If you can only focus on the present when managing the country, what is your head if you don't have water in your head?"
"If you don't plan for the eternity, you won't be able to plan for the moment; if you don't plan for the overall situation, you won't be able to plan for a region."
The big guys in the room couldn't help but ponder this sentence over and over again, feeling it was deafening and enlightening.
"Young Master Wang, what you are teaching is——"
Fang Xuanling stood up sincerely and bowed deeply to Wang Zi'an.
"It's really a loss for the country and a loss for the prime minister that a great young master lives in seclusion in the countryside -"
Wang Zi’an:……
Can we still brag about this?
He deliberately glanced sideways at the serious Fang Xuanling and said jokingly.
"Don't come and hurt me - if you ask me to be an official again, I will fall out - do you know that I am only interested in one official position in my life..."
Before Wang Zi'an finished speaking, Li Shimin interjected in an urgent tone.
"What official? I'll go to His Majesty to ask for——"
When Wang Zi'an heard this, he couldn't help laughing.
"Groom Officer - go get it for me and see if your majesty can reward a princess - tsk, it is said that your majesty's current Princess Changle is dignified, beautiful and extraordinary..."
Li Shimin instantly turned black.
Sure enough, this bitch was eating from the bowl and looking at the pot. Even now, he is still thinking about his eldest daughter!
The most outrageous thing is that you dare to say such things in front of your father-in-law!
Let's just beat the ball later.
Seeing that Li Shimin was about to fall out, Wang Zi'an chuckled and put his arm around Li Shimin's shoulders.
"Don't worry, I won't be sorry to Miss Yue'er - even if I can marry the princess back in the future, she will still have to be a concubine - let her serve Yue'er every day, and beat her if she doesn't obey, three times a day.